And what does the Lord require of you but to do justly, and to love kindness and mercy, and to humble yourself and walk humbly with your God? (Micah 6:8)

Monday, March 17, 2014

Celebrating 6 Years at ODBD

That's right... the Our Daily Bread Designs Store has been open for SIX years! We are celebrating today with four new Anniversary stamp sets...two Scripture Collections: 12 and 13, a Quote Collection, and a Sentiment Collection. Each member of the Design Team has contributed their favorite scripture, quote, or sentiment to these inspiring "Go TO" stamp sets, so sit back and enjoy the samples we have made for you!Three winners will be randomly chosen from the comments left on the designers' blogs to receive a $25 Gift Certificate to the ODBD Store to be used towards the purchase of ODBD stamps. ONE lucky random commenter will be chosen to win the 2014 Anniversary Bundle! You have until March 18th, 2014 at 9:00 p.m. EST to leave your comments! The winners will be posted here on the ODBD Blog on March 19th, so be sure to check back to see if you won!

Creative Nugget: The scene from The Mighty Sea was sponged, stamped with Versafine ink, and colored with Copic Markers on a Solar Crest panel. A frame was cut from Kraft card stock with Classic Circle Nesties, stamped with the Fishing Net Background, and attached so the sea could be seen through the frame. The banner panel was hand cut, sponged, and stamped with the Corrie ten Boom quote. Some piercing was done inside the frame and a little stitching holds the banner onto the card front. Some netting and shells were added and the front panels attached to a Basic Black card base. Two little sea birds were carefully hand cut and popped on for dimension to finish the card.

Creative Nugget: Spellbinder Opulent Oval Dies and some soft sponging were used to frame this beautiful quote from the set. The SB A2 Filigree Delight Die was stitched to Kraft card stock and mounted to a Blushing Bride card base to form the front of the card. Piercing was added around the frame and an ODBD Custom Beautiful Border Die was attached toward the bottom of the frame. The seam binding was sponged to match the card and attached between the oval layers. The tails of the bow were woven through the gaps in the frame. One of the small hearts from the Bless Your Heart stamp set was white embossed on kraft and the other was sponged on Vintage Cream. Both were cut with the ODBD Custom Ornate Heart Dies. A few pink pearls finish the card.

I just love all of the quotes from this wonderful set and know that I will be reaching for them time and again! Here are the many ODBD supplies used to create these two samples:

You will find all of the gorgeous DT cards from our Anniversary Release on the Our Daily Bread Designs Blog. The links to the individual blogs for your comments are listed below for your convenience.

Oh, Cathy, I totally LOVE your style and ability to create the most beautiful cards with amazing designs! They make me sigh at times like the card with the sea and the rich coloring. And the beautiful design of your second card is lovely with the muted colors and lovely details! I just love the quote you chose from a wonderful woman who truly loved the Lord and whose life shined the light of Christ! I know I'll enjoy using that quote! Warm hugs, sweet friend!

Cathy, once again you have melted my heart with both of your fabulous cards! Oh, if I could just borrow a smidge of your creativity!!! Your designs are always so amazing and drool-worthy! You rock!!! HUGS!!

Oooooh Cathy both your cards are just over the top gorgeous! I love how you used the Mighty Sea and net bg on the first one... your coloring and the added shells and net ribbon are the perfect touches! The secondone is so elegant and I love the color combo, the dies you used and the two little hearts are the perfect touch for this quote! I so love your style!!!hugs,Grace

Oh Cathy, you have used my favorite ODBD stamp The Mighty Sea...I dearly love that set and have used it many times. Absolute perfection with that sentiment. I love the pink one too and that sentiment is wonderful!

I love the fish net background and the peekaboo hole for the sea. I also adore the colors you chose and the net ribbon and shells -- this card is just perfect with that sentiment! Thanks for a cheery Monday!

Oh, Cathy, just love your layouts!! I ALWAYS do. Your cards are simply gorgeous!! Love the sea card especially with your fishing net bg and the net at the bottom tied in a knot...gonna have to do that sometime!!Gorgeous!

Beautiful cards love the Beach scene love the net is cool this is a perfect card for my hubby he loves this kind of cards. love the lace look of the other card everything is simply stunning thanks for sharing.

Gasp, Cathy, my friend, your cards are absolutely amazing! Love the first one with your amazing coloring and special little touches of the shells and that net looking ribbon. But wow, the second one really knocks me out of my chair...love it! Hugs and blessings, Sabrina

Cathy, I am in love with your Sea Scapes card. So creative! I love the way you added the netting and the net background along with the shells & tiny Birds! Your second card is so beautiful. Thank you for sharing! Hugs Lori

Wow Cathy, what beautiful cards you have created!! Love the first card - the netting, sunrise/sunset, shells, everything about it!! Your second card has such a soft, feminine look. Fantastic job!!Blessings~Catherine

The second card is beautiful but that first one... words cannot describe its sheer beauty. I can practically feel the sun setting in this work of art and the ombre effect on the banner is genius! Must case you soon! This has got to be my favorite of all your gorgeous creations.

HOW LOVELY!!!!!!!!! LOOOOOVE the sunset look on your first card! It's a FAVORITE technique of mine!!!!!! (Actually, something I NEED to work on!) AND your second card is LOVELY TOO!!! It's ELEGANT!!! LOOOOOVE the way you twisted the ribbon through the die!!!!!!!!!!:)

Both of these are beautiful, Cathy! I especially love your first..I adore sunset scenes and yours is gorgeous. The greeting flag is perfect along w/ the netting across the bottom. Your second is so lovely w/ the beautiful framing.

Both of your cards are beautiful each in its own way. The first is so serene and wonderfully colored and great background with the beautiful sentiment. The second card is just so softly sweet with the lovely die cutting, tr and lovely sentiment. Both beautiful.

Wow Cathy!! Your cards always have that wow factor that inspire me. Your first with the stunningly colored scene and details and your second with the creative framing using dies and dies is exquisite!! Lovely backdrops for the beautiful scripture!!hugs,Chrsi

2 stunning cards. both so unique and different.. I just love your bg and netting on the sea and your pink and white is so soft and pretty with the soft sponging...beautiful jobs with a couple of my fav. quotes in my wish list.....TFS.

Cathy - oh my goodness you've outdone yourself here!! Your creativity is such an inspiration to me!! Your first beauty uses one of my favorite stamps, and your shell embellies make it even more special, and your second card is so striking in it's elegance - love them both!Hugs and Blessings,Audrey

Wow! Cathy, I so admire your artwork! I've been staring at these beauties to take in all your details that enhance your sentiment! From your stitching to cutting those tiny birds to piercing it all adds up to jaw dropping artwork!

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I am first and foremost a Christian, a wife of thirty years to my husband and best friend, happy owner of four beautiful golden retrievers, three of which have crossed the "Rainbow Bridge," retired elementary teacher, and stamper. I love God's word, spending time with family and friends, taking Kody, our current golden, for long walks, and creating in my stamp room.

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